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Location

The airport is situated across the Sierra Leone River from Freetown, 10 miles (16km) north of the city.

Getting to the city

Travel options from the airport to Freetown are limited.
Currently there is a ferry that crosses the river to the city, or a
route by road which takes about four to six hours and is not
recommended at night. The ferry is the cheapest option, but there
can be long queues (several hours on either end). There is also a
risk of crime and overloading. Passengers are advised not to use
this service alone, or as a foot passenger. Private boat services
are available for the crossing, but passengers are advised to avoid
using the local fishing boats. For safety reasons, all passengers
arriving at the airport at night should wait until daylight to
travel to Freetown; there are several hotels and guesthouses near
the airport, but these need to be booked early due to high demand.
There is also a commercial hovercraft service between Freetown and
Mahera Beach (Lungi), but this is often unreliable, having
experienced mechanical problems and closures in the past.

Time

GMT.

Contacts

Freetown Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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